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G9 RNG

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,286 mi
Last recorded127,286 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 RNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 127,286 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 126,828 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 126,065 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 124,724 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 123,527 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 121,172 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 140,761 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 140,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 132,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 118,824 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 118,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 106,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 96,275 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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G9 RNG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G9 RNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G9 RNG registered?

G9 RNG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is G9 RNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G9 RNG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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